Pedro Israel Orta is a Miami-born son of Cuban immigrants who fled the tyranny of Fidel Castro's communism. He brings his 18-year experience as a Central Intelligence Agency veteran to this memoir, having served in war-torn regions like Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Middle East, and at the Inspector General for the Intelligence Community, working on whistleblower issues. Orta's bravery in exposing abuses of power led to his own retribution and termination despite earning eight Exceptional Performance Awards for his contributions to U.S. national security-mostly in counterterrorism operations. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Florida International University, a Summa Cum Laude graduate, and a Master's degree in Security Policy Studies from George Washington University-specializing in Defense Policy, Transnational Security Issues, and Political Psychology. Prior to his U.S. Government experiences, Orta served in the U.S. Army with an honorable discharge and worked in the business world for 14 years as a professional salesperson, account manager, territory manager, and buyer-mostly in perishable commodity sales. Earning numerous accolades for his professionalism, performance, and customer service. He has been a licensed Christian minister since 1991 with the Evangelical Church Alliance out of Bradley, Illinois, and an ordained minister since 2021 with the Orlando, Florida-based Christ for All Nations. when he completed the Evangelism Bootcamp program. In May 2023, Orta earned a diploma from Rhema Bible Training College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Orta's passions include Astronomy and photography, with an award-winning landscape, travel, and nature portfolio featured at Viewbug and 500px under the name IsraelOrta. He calls Tulsa, Oklahoma, home, dedicating his time to writing, speaking, ministry, and photography-advocating for integrity, honor, and respect in government and society.
""'The Broken Whistle' is more than an exposé; it is a discerning examination of the mechanisms of power, corruption, and the pursuit of truth and justice. Orta's work is a significant contribution to literature for those intrigued by the inner workings of the intelligence community, the complexities of political power, and the audacity required to confront a system that often suppresses dissent. His story serves as a potent reminder of the continual struggle for transparency and accountability at the highest levels of authority."" -Literary Titan Reviews ""A stand-out exposure of the haphazard organization of the Central Intelligence Agency. This proves to be a valuable book in understanding how our intelligence agencies are run and often mismanaged."" -Reedsy Discovery, Philip Zozzaro, San Francisco Book Review ""A tale of the brutal treatment of whistleblowers by the CIA, which would be unbelievable except for the detailed documentation provided by Pedro Orta, an agency veteran. The unfairness of it all makes it hard to read; it must have been even harder for him to write."" -Thomas J. Baker, author of The Fall of the FBI. ""In this book, Orta's passion and dedication to what's right leaps from the page. His unique insight into why our whistleblower system needs fixed is the big reason why this book remains so engaging. A provocative memoir about doing the right thing even when your moral dilemma involves the Deep State. Orta's passion and dedication to what's right jumps off the page."" -Independent Book Review ""'The Broken Whistle' was a fascinating and educational read that revealed several previously undiscovered facts concerning the CIA. Reading the book helped me understand this organization and the façade they put on while also enlightening me."" -OnlineBookClub.org